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Oakville Beaver, 13 Apr 2011, p. 9

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Khan says Liberals would cancel jet-fighter dealian and those used for offensive purposes, he In response, Young noted that in 1997 themental illnesses are inadequate.Continued from page 1said.Liberal government had put $168 million intoYoung countered there is widespread mis-Young said there are currently six CanadianEde said Canada is fighting in too many this consortium to bid on jet contracts, whichinformation about the prison issue. He said fighter jets in Libya. He added the new jetswars and money spent on the military is drain-has already resulted in hundreds of millions of the Conservative government does not intend purchase would cost $16 billion, spread outing money from social programs. dollars in contracts.to build new mega prisons; instead it needs to over 40 years.Green Party candidate Andrew Chlobowski Young was also asked why the Conservativerenovate four prisons that have not been fixed However, Youngs Liberal opponent, Maxsaid the biggest problem with the fighter jets government is spending money on prisonssince 1989. These prisons are unsafe and Khan, told a different number.See Prison page 10purchase is that the process wasnt open to when facilities and support for people withThis is $30 billion and even Presidenttender, but took place behind a closed-door Barack Obama said he has no idea what this isdeal.going to cost and it could be 30 to 40 per centWe are not in danger of being attacked by more, Khan said.Greenland, he joked. If we are going to war, First of all, we dont know the cost.its either with Russia or the United States and Second, these are first-attack bombers. Theythose fighters will not defend us against have no place in a nation with a peacekeepingboth.mission. Third, if we spend $30 billion onHowever, an audience member said the fighter attackers, we have very little money forLiberal government signed a deal with the U.S. our families. Thirty billion dollars makes ain 2002 for the production, development and $1,000 for every man, woman and child in thissustainment of the F-35 fighter jets.country. It is our annual budget on health-The Liberal Party investigated what our care.options are, Khan replied. The Liberal Party NDP candidate James Ede said his partyhad not put out contracts that were unten-would upgrade defensive equipment, notdered. We will look at all the options. Its not a offensive weapons.viable option.The NDP believes we should have a well-He added if the Liberals are elected they equipped military, but we distinguish betweenwould pull out of the deal.equipment used for defensive and humanitar-Y???? ??????? ?? ???????? C???? R???? ?????? ???Vista Bahia Luxury Residences a luxurious 5-star tropical Condominium development overlooking Costa Ricas majestic Pacifi c Coast.Join us Saturday, April 16th at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak DriveXXstarting at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Free parking Door prizesOne lucky winner will be drawn to receive a $2,500 credit towards purchasing a fractional or full ownership condo.* *Conditions apply.IN BUSINESS SINCE 1991Introductory Pricing starting at $25,900 for a 1/12th (4 wks) Fractional Ownership! Custom Cleaning Process (Environmentally-Friendly) at reasonable pricesRediscover Yourself!XXY?? ???? ???????? ?? ??????. RSVP - - Multi-Point inspection by our Expert Fabric Care Specialists All Garments are Hand-Finished to perfection Serving Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville & Burlington (specializing in Forest Hill, Rosedale, Willowdale and surrounding areas). For your convenience take advantage of ourFREE home/offi ce valet service. If preferred, drop off at any Top Hat Cleaners location (www.tophatcleaners.com) and ask for Kings Crown Custom ServiceRECEIVE 30% OFF!ANY SERVICESPlease PresentCoupon at Pickup.Please Call Gino Dezan (President) at 647-504-1965(Free Home/Offi ce Valet Service)www.KingsCrownCleaners.com9 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com

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